Kirsti is not of the afraid of the soldiers because she didn't care what the soldiers were doing and she was stubborn.
How would you have felt if you had been Annemarie when the soldiers spoke to her? Why?
I would have felt scared and confused because I would not have known who they were and why they were there.
Chapter 2
Do you think King Christian did the right thing when he surrendered to the
Nazis?Why? Would you be willing to die to protect the leader of your country? Why? I think King Christian did the right thing by surrendering to the Nazis because the Nazi army is big and the King Christian's army is small. Yes because if no one protects our leader it would threatened our country.
What happened to Annemarie's older sister Lise?
Lise was hit by a car.
How has Annemarie's family changed after the death of Lise?
Annemarie's family changed because after Lise's death they never wanted to talk and think about her because that would make them sad.
Great Job Ryan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice! See you in class!
~Allie G.
Chapter 3
Annemarie believes that ordinary people like her don't have to be courageous. Do you agree with this idea?
Yes because not all people have to be good at anything to achieve thier goals. This question asks you to consider being courageous, not using your talents.
What religion do the Rosens practice?
The Rosens practice the Jewish religion.
Predict what you think will happen next in the story.
German soldiers will come into the Rosen's house.
Chapter 4
What are the answers to the questions that are the titles of the first three chapters?
The answer to the first chapter is that two German soldiers were at the corner of the street and Annemarie and Ellen were racing for thier school race and the soldiers told them to stop and the soldiers asked Annemarie and Ellen why they were running. The answer to the second chapter is the king of Denmark that rides past. The answer to the third chapter is that Mrs. Hirsch got taken away by the German soldiers because she was Jewish.
The title of this chapter is "It Will Be a Long Night." Why was it a long night?
It was going to be a long night because the German soldiers were going to come to Annemarie's house.
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
So that the German soldiers can't take Ellen away.
NICE JOB RYAN!!!!!!
-ANNA WARD :)
Chapter 5
Why do the soldiers come to the Johansen’s apartment?
To find Ellen because the Johansen family is friends with the Rose family.
What do you think they expected to find?
They expected to find Ellen.
Why does Annemarie tear the necklace from Ellen’s neck?
So that the German soldiers cant find out that Ellen is Jewish.
When Papa tore the pictures from his photo album, what was he trying to prove?
That Lise had black hair because Ellen used Lise's name.
Do you think Annemarie is brave?
Sometimes because she talked to the German soldier.
Why does Mama want to travel to Uncle Henrik’s house alone?
So that she wont get caught by the German soldiers.
What are Papa and Uncle Henrik really talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”?
It means that they are going to try to get the Jewish people over to Sweeden. AWESOME JOB RYAN! You are doing so awesome and you are so far! - Sarah
Chapter 6
For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee? It is a good place to go because it is out in a woods and at the Johansen's apartment the German soldiers are going to get suspicious.
Describe how you felt as you read this chapter.
I felt exited because I always wanted to find out what would have happened next. Were you a little anxious and nervous?
Why are Mama and Annemarie frightened when Kirsti decides to talk to the soldiers on the train?
Kirsti was about to tell the German soldiers that Ellen is Jewish.
What do you think the soldiers expected Kirsti to say?
The soldiers expected Kirsti to say something that the Johansen family were hiding. Chapter 7
How do Ellen and Annemarie feel as they explore Gilleleje?
Annemarie and Ellen felt exited to explore Gilleleje.
Why is this visit different for Annemarie than other times she visited Uncle Henrik?
It was different because it was World War 2 and they had to be careful about what they do.
Describe Uncle Henrik and Mama’s relationship. Uncle Henrik and Mama's relationship is very close.
Chapter 8
What two statements does Uncle Henrik make that worry or puzzle Annemarie?
That Annemarie's great aunt died. Annemarie never heard of her great aunt Birte's name before.
Do you agree with Annemarie that Great-aunt Birte doesn’t exist?
I do not think that Annemarie's great aunt Birte exists.
What do you think Uncle Henrik means by “Tomorrow will be a day for fishing”?
That Uncle Henrik was going to take the Jewish people over to Sweden.
Chapter 9
Who do you think the ‘mourners” are?
The mourners are the Jewish people.
How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte?
Uncle Henrik asked how brave was Annemarie.
Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing.
If Annemarie had known everything, it would not have been so easy to be brave. Ryan, you have a lot of work to do in a short time! Mrs. S. 11/18
Chapter 10
What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”?
He who numbers the stars one by one. How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake?
They probably felt scared of what would happen next.
How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket?
By saying that great aunt Birte had typhus. Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book?
In the psalm the significance of the title of the book was he who numbers the stars one by one. Not quite!
Chapter 11
What is in the casket?
In the casket was coats and blankets for the Jewish people.
2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine?
So that the baby will stop crying.
One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this.
When Annemarie was at the corner of the street and the German soldiers were talking to her.
Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was.
When Annemarie asked Peter if she would ever see her again.
Chapter 12
Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat?
I think Annemarie will meet some soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik's boat.
What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter?
When the German soldiers were talking to he she was very impatiant. She says waiting is very hard because she doesn't know what is happening to her mother.
Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety?
If the German soldiers went to her house. She was gone too long.
Chapter 13
Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik?
Annemarie volunteered to deliver the packet to Uncle Henrik because her mom had a broken ankle.
Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket?
She didn't tell Annemarie because Annemarie's mom did not want Annemarie to worry about what is in the packet but instead worried more about getting the packet to Uncle Henrik.
Chapter 14
There is a reference to the story of Little Red Riding Hood in this chapter. Which characters from story are like Red Riding Hood and the wolf?
Kirsti is the Red Riding Hood and the soldiers are the wolf.
In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts?
When the German soldiers stopped Annmarie.
Chapter 15
What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie?
Wanting to know what would happen next.
List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie.
At the corner of the street, at Annemarie's house, and at Uncle Henrik's house.
Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti?
So that the German soldiers wont get suspicious.
Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What?
That all the Jewish people who were with Uncle Henrik were in a secret compartment on the ship.
Chapter 16
How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave?
Yes, because Annemarie got past the German soldiers.
What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens?
That the Rosens are safe in Sweden.
Describe something funny that happens in this chapter.
When Annemarie milked the cow for the first time and Uncle Henrik was suprised that the cow didn't kick her.
Chapter 17
This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration?
They had picnics for the Jewish people.?????
How did Peter die? How did Lise really die?
Peter was shot and Lise got hit by a military car.
Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace?
So that the German soldiers will not find out that she was helping Ellen and her family.
Afterward
List three events in the story that actually did happen.
World War 2, Annelise Platt who was a child in Cophenhagen during the German occupation, and the Holocaust.
Ryan, I'm glad you were able to finish answering these questions. Check some of your answers. Grade: B
Chapter 1
Why is Kirsti not afraid of the soldiers?
Kirsti is not of the afraid of the soldiers because she didn't care what the soldiers were doing and she was stubborn.
How would you have felt if you had been Annemarie when the soldiers spoke to her? Why?
I would have felt scared and confused because I would not have known who they were and why they were there.
Chapter 2
Do you think King Christian did the right thing when he surrendered to the
Nazis?Why? Would you be willing to die to protect the leader of your country? Why?
I think King Christian did the right thing by surrendering to the Nazis because the Nazi army is big and the King Christian's army is small. Yes because if no one protects our leader it would threatened our country.
What happened to Annemarie's older sister Lise?
Lise was hit by a car.
How has Annemarie's family changed after the death of Lise?
Annemarie's family changed because after Lise's death they never wanted to talk and think about her because that would make them sad.
Great Job Ryan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice! See you in class!
~Allie G.
Chapter 3
Annemarie believes that ordinary people like her don't have to be courageous. Do you agree with this idea?
Yes because not all people have to be good at anything to achieve thier goals. This question asks you to consider being courageous, not using your talents.
What religion do the Rosens practice?
The Rosens practice the Jewish religion.
Predict what you think will happen next in the story.
German soldiers will come into the Rosen's house.
Chapter 4
What are the answers to the questions that are the titles of the first three chapters?
The answer to the first chapter is that two German soldiers were at the corner of the street and Annemarie and Ellen were racing for thier school race and the soldiers told them to stop and the soldiers asked Annemarie and Ellen why they were running. The answer to the second chapter is the king of Denmark that rides past. The answer to the third chapter is that Mrs. Hirsch got taken away by the German soldiers because she was Jewish.
The title of this chapter is "It Will Be a Long Night." Why was it a long night?
It was going to be a long night because the German soldiers were going to come to Annemarie's house.
Why does Ellen spend the night with Annemarie?
So that the German soldiers can't take Ellen away.
NICE JOB RYAN!!!!!!
-ANNA WARD :)
Chapter 5
Why do the soldiers come to the Johansen’s apartment?
To find Ellen because the Johansen family is friends with the Rose family.
What do you think they expected to find?
They expected to find Ellen.
Why does Annemarie tear the necklace from Ellen’s neck?
So that the German soldiers cant find out that Ellen is Jewish.
When Papa tore the pictures from his photo album, what was he trying to prove?
That Lise had black hair because Ellen used Lise's name.
Do you think Annemarie is brave?
Sometimes because she talked to the German soldier.
Why does Mama want to travel to Uncle Henrik’s house alone?
So that she wont get caught by the German soldiers.
What are Papa and Uncle Henrik really talking about when they talk about “cigarettes”?
It means that they are going to try to get the Jewish people over to Sweeden.
AWESOME JOB RYAN! You are doing so awesome and you are so far! - Sarah
Chapter 6
For what reason is Uncle Henrik’s home a good place to take a Jewish refugee?
It is a good place to go because it is out in a woods and at the Johansen's apartment the German soldiers are going to get suspicious.
Describe how you felt as you read this chapter.
I felt exited because I always wanted to find out what would have happened next. Were you a little anxious and nervous?
Why are Mama and Annemarie frightened when Kirsti decides to talk to the soldiers on the train?
Kirsti was about to tell the German soldiers that Ellen is Jewish.
What do you think the soldiers expected Kirsti to say?
The soldiers expected Kirsti to say something that the Johansen family were hiding.
Chapter 7
How do Ellen and Annemarie feel as they explore Gilleleje?
Annemarie and Ellen felt exited to explore Gilleleje.
Why is this visit different for Annemarie than other times she visited Uncle Henrik?
It was different because it was World War 2 and they had to be careful about what they do.
Describe Uncle Henrik and Mama’s relationship.
Uncle Henrik and Mama's relationship is very close.
Chapter 8
What two statements does Uncle Henrik make that worry or puzzle Annemarie?
That Annemarie's great aunt died. Annemarie never heard of her great aunt Birte's name before.
Do you agree with Annemarie that Great-aunt Birte doesn’t exist?
I do not think that Annemarie's great aunt Birte exists.
What do you think Uncle Henrik means by “Tomorrow will be a day for fishing”?
That Uncle Henrik was going to take the Jewish people over to Sweden.
Chapter 9
Who do you think the ‘mourners” are?
The mourners are the Jewish people.
How does Uncle Hunrik explain to Annemarie why he and Mama lied to her about Great –aunt Birte?
Uncle Henrik asked how brave was Annemarie.
Find a line from this chapter that shows Annemarie is maturing.
If Annemarie had known everything, it would not have been so easy to be brave.
Ryan, you have a lot of work to do in a short time! Mrs. S. 11/18
Chapter 10
What familiar phrase is in the psalm that Peter reads to the “mourners”?
He who numbers the stars one by one.
How do you think most of the people at Uncle Henrik’s house felt during the wake?
They probably felt scared of what would happen next.
How does Mama keep the soldier from opening the casket?
By saying that great aunt Birte had typhus.
Reread the psalm and Annemarie’s reaction to the reading of it. What do you think is the significance of the title of this book?
In the psalm the significance of the title of the book was he who numbers the stars one by one. Not quite!
Chapter 11
What is in the casket?
In the casket was coats and blankets for the Jewish people.
2. Why did Peter insist upon giving the baby some medicine?
So that the baby will stop crying.
One possible theme for this novel is that it is easier for people to be brave if they do not know everything. Use an incident that happened in this novel to prove this.
When Annemarie was at the corner of the street and the German soldiers were talking to her.
Find a section of this chapter that shows Annemarie no longer thinks of herself as the carefree child she once was.
When Annemarie asked Peter if she would ever see her again.
Chapter 12
Do you think Annemarie will meet any soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik’s boat?
I think Annemarie will meet some soldiers on the way to Uncle Henrik's boat.
What observations about waiting does Annemarie make in this chapter?
When the German soldiers were talking to he she was very impatiant. She says waiting is very hard because she doesn't know what is happening to her mother.
Why does Annemarie worry about her mother’s safety?
If the German soldiers went to her house. She was gone too long.
Chapter 13
Why does Annemarie volunteer to take the packet to Uncle Henrik?
Annemarie volunteered to deliver the packet to Uncle Henrik because her mom had a broken ankle.
Why doesn’t Mama tell Annemarie what is in the basket?
She didn't tell Annemarie because Annemarie's mom did not want Annemarie to worry about what is in the packet but instead worried more about getting the packet to Uncle Henrik.
Chapter 14
There is a reference to the story of Little Red Riding Hood in this chapter. Which characters from story are like Red Riding Hood and the wolf?
Kirsti is the Red Riding Hood and the soldiers are the wolf.
In this chapter we see that Annemarie is confronted with reality and begins to less of a child. What is the reality she confronts?
When the German soldiers stopped Annmarie.
Chapter 15
What is your reaction to how the soldiers treated Annemarie?
Wanting to know what would happen next.
List three times when the German soldiers are rude to Annemarie.
At the corner of the street, at Annemarie's house, and at Uncle Henrik's house.
Why does Annemarie act like Kirsti?
So that the German soldiers wont get suspicious.
Did anything Uncle Henrik tell Annemarie surprise you? What?
That all the Jewish people who were with Uncle Henrik were in a secret compartment on the ship.
Chapter 16
How does Uncle Henrik define “brave” to Annemarie? Based on this definition, is Annnemarie be considered brave?
Yes, because Annemarie got past the German soldiers.
What secret information does Uncle Henrik share with Annemarie about the Rosens?
That the Rosens are safe in Sweden.
Describe something funny that happens in this chapter.
When Annemarie milked the cow for the first time and Uncle Henrik was suprised that the cow didn't kick her.
Chapter 17
This chapter takes place two years later after the war. How do the Danish people include their Jewish neighbors in the celebration?
They had picnics for the Jewish people. ?????
How did Peter die? How did Lise really die?
Peter was shot and Lise got hit by a military car.
Where does Annemarie hide Ellen’s Star of David necklace?
So that the German soldiers will not find out that she was helping Ellen and her family.
Afterward
List three events in the story that actually did happen.
World War 2, Annelise Platt who was a child in Cophenhagen during the German occupation, and the Holocaust.
Ryan, I'm glad you were able to finish answering these questions. Check some of your answers. Grade: B